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Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding

CPF Overview

Community Project Funding (CPF) is an initiative for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) that allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent. CPF is separate from federal grants and funding apportioned by formula. CPF’s are also not regular appropriations requests, which deal with overall funding levels for federal programs.

Please see our FY26 Appropriations Requests page for more information about submitting non-CPF appropriations requests.

This CPF process includes stringent eligibility, ethics, and transparency guardrails that are outlined on the individual forms linked below. CPF will be available only to nonprofit organizations and to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. 

In addition, only projects with evidence of strong support from the community will be considered, and evidence of community support and community need is required as part of your submission. This evidence can take the form of a letter from local stakeholders, inclusion on a state or local planning document, letters to the editor in local papers, and many more options discussed further below. 

 

Eligible applicants should complete the CPF Application form and email supporting documents on or before  Friday, April 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM CT to CommunityProjectFunding.IL04@mail.house.gov (with the project title in the subject line). 

 

Please note that this limited timeline is due to external deadlines that our office does not control. 

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. 

 

Projects will be considered in accordance with the Appropriations Committee-established guidelines below. If you have any questions regarding CPF funding, please email us at CommunityProjectFunding.IL04@mail.house.gov.

 

CPF Guidelines

Requirements for Eligibility: 

  • Located in the 4th Congressional District
  • State or Local Support (letters, resolutions, elected letters, bills, development plans, agency, etc.)
  • Community Support (forums, articles, hearings, letters, etc.)
  • Matching Funds (government, any level)
  • Other Funds (private, philanthropic)
  • Focused 1-year of funding (intend to use FY26)
  • Demonstrated Impact or Benefit to Community
  • Projected Budget submitted (total cost)
  • Proposed project fits an eligible Appropriations account
  • Project approved by federal, state, or local agency/entity (for new project)
  • State and local governments can submit projects from already approved and vetted list of projects
  • Must submit IRS determination letter demonstrating status
  • For-profit or private organizations are NOT eligible

Ethics & Transparency Requirements:

  • Each Member may only submit 15 CPF projects to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration through the eligible appropriations accounts. Of those 15, there is no guarantee that all will be funded. If your project is one of the 15 submitted, the full details of your request (including the information provided below) are required to be posted publicly online on Rep. García’s website.
  • The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will conduct a mandatory audit of a sample of enacted CPF projects and report its findings to Congress. This report will likely be made public at some point.
  • A Member, their spouse, and immediate family may not have any financial interest in the project.
  • There is a federal nexus requirement for each funded project, the committee will only fund projects that are tied to a federal authorization law.

The House Appropriations Committee’s FY26 CPF Guidance can be found here and full details by eligible accounts can be found here.

Projects Requested

In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, listed below (alphabetically) are a portion of the projects Congressman García has submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration for FY26 Community Project Funding.

Projects requested under these accounts will be posted on May 23, 2025 by 6:00 PM to comply with House rules. 

  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration
  • Commerce, Justice, and Science
  • Homeland Security
  • Interior and Environment

Projects requested under these accounts will be posted on June 13, 2025 by 6:00 PM to comply with House rules. 

  • Energy and Water Development

  • Transportation and Housing and Urban Development

     

COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES

Village of Brookfield

Project Title: Brookfield Police Technology Updates

Address of Recipient: 8820 Brookfield Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513

Project Location: 8820 Brookfield Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513

Amount Requested: $622,966.42

$622,966.42 for Brookfield Police Department radios and camera project.

Link to Disclosure: CJS Brookfield Disclosure & Nexus (2).pdf

 

City of Elmhurst

Project Title: Elmhurst Police Technology Enhancements

Address of Recipient: 209 N. York St. Elmhurst, IL 60126

Project Location: 209 N. York St. Elmhurst, IL 60126

Amount Requested: $750,000.00

$750,000.00 for Elmhurst Police Department video cameras and officer equipment project.

Link to Disclosure: CJS Elmhurst Disclosure & Nexus (1).pdf

 

Village of Stickney- Department of Police

Project Title: Stickney Police Radio Upgrades

Address of Recipient: 6533 Pershing Road Stickney, IL 60402

Project Location: 6533 Pershing Road Stickney, IL 60402

Amount Requested: $428,369.70

$428,369.70 for Stickney Police Department radio technology project.

Link to Disclosure:CJS Stickney Disclosure & Nexus (1).pdf

 

INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT 

Leyden Township

Project Title: Leyden Township Water Main Replacement

Address of Recipient: 2501 N Mannheim Rd, Franklin Park, IL 60131

Project Location: Emerson St., Hawthorn Av., and Ruby St., Unincorporated Leyden Township, Cook County, Illinois 60164

Amount Requested: $2,840,080.00

This project will allow Leyden Township to replace their water main, which is over 60 years old. This water main is approximately 35 miles long, servicing close to 3,000 residents. The current water main is breaking down at a higher frequency resulting in disruption to water supply to community members. This project will also replace lead water pipes that have been identified as harmful and toxic to human health. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will benefit the Western Suburbs region by improving water quality.

Link to Disclosure: INT Leyden Disclosure & Nexus (1).pdf

 

Town of Cicero

Project Title: South Side Water Pumping Station Improvements

Address of Recipient: 4949 W Cermak Road, Cicero, IL 60804

Project Location: 3401 S Cicero Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804

Amount Requested: $1,500,000.00

This project will allow the Town of Cicero to construct a new water pumping station that includes a finished water reservoir. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the water quality and supply for the region.

Link to Disclosure: INT Cicero Disclosure & Nexus (1).pdf

 

Village of Berkeley

Project Title: Village of Berkeley Section 2 Lead Service Line Replacement Project

Address of Recipient: 5819 Electric Avenue, Berkeley, IL 60163

Project Location: 5819 Electric Avenue, Berkeley, IL 60163

Amount Requested: $1,024,207.00

This project will allow the Village of Berkeley to begin the replacement of existing lead service lines in accordance with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s mandate for the provision of safe, lead-free, drinking water to the residents of Illinois. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will benefit the water quality for residents.

Link to Disclosure: INT Berkeley Discosure & Nexus (1).pdf

 

Village of Hinsdale

Project Title: Sixth Street Reconstruction and Utility Project

Address of Recipient: 19 E. Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale, IL 60521

Project Location: Sixth Street from Garfield to County Line

Amount Requested: $3,600,000.00

This project will allow the Village of Hinsdale to reconstruct 80-year-old underground infrastructure. The reconstruction also includes a sewer separation project that will replace the water main and sanitary sewer lining. This project will reduce sanitary flow into Flagg Creek. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it benefits the region's water quality by reducing sanitary waste flow into the creek.

Link to Disclosure: INT Hinsdale Disclosure & Nexus (1).pdf

 

Village of Melrose Park

Project Title: Water Main Improvements - Winston Park

Address of Recipient: 1000 North 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160

Project Location: 1000 North 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160

Amount Requested: $2,256,000.00

This project will allow the Village of Melrose Park to replace existing deteriorated water mains. The condition of the current water mains is causing service interruption to residents. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the water quality and supply for the region.

Link to Disclosure: INT Melrose Park Disclosure & Nexus (1).pdf

 

ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT

Village of Forest View- U. S. Army Corps

Project Title: Water System Rehabilitation 

Address of Recipient: 7000 W. 46th St., Forest View, IL 60402

Project Location: 6726 W. 51st St., Forest View, IL 60402

Amount Requested: $2,522,000.00

This project will allow the Village of Forest View to rehabilitate their water system, which includes an elevated tank that holds 250,000 gallons of water. This project will also rehabilitate their underground reservoir, holding approximately 500,000 gallons of water. 

Link to Disclosure: E&W Forest View Disclosure & Nexus.pdf

 

Village of Riverside- U. S. Army Corps

Project Title: Groveland Avenue Sewer Separation

Address of Recipient: 27 Riverside Rd, Riverside, IL 60546

Project Location: 27 Riverside Rd, Riverside, IL 60546

Amount Requested: $1,018,215.00

This project will allow the Village of Riverside to reduce the flow within the existing sewer facilities and keep the combined sewer from surcharging and flooding structures. Separating the combined sewers would reduce the flow in the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) trunk line during storm events and prevent sewer backups in structures.

Link to Disclosure: E&W Riverside Disclosure & Nexus.pdf

 

TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority

Project Title: Groveland Avenue Sewer Separation

Address of Recipient: 550 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Project Location: 3500 W. Lake St, Melrose Park, IL 60005

Amount Requested: $840,000.00

This project seeks funding to implement transit signal priority (TSP) on North Avenue, one of the busiest corridors between Melrose Park and Northlake. The project will update 30 traffic signals with TPS to improve bus reliability, improve travel times, and promote access to public transportation. By giving buses an advantage over regular auto traffic, this project will make bus service faster and more reliable.

Link to Disclosure: THUD-T PACE Bus Disclosure & Nexus.pdf

 

Richard J. Daley College - City Colleges of Chicago

Project Title: Richard J. Daley College Inclusive Classrooms

Address of Recipient:  7500 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60652

Project Location: 7500 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60652

Amount Requested: $446,250.00

This project aims to upgrade three classrooms at Richard J. Daley College that serve adults with intellectual, sensory, developmental, and physical disabilities and prepare them for career training and job opportunities. This upgrade will create an accessible, ADA-compliant, high-quality environment for students with disabilities.

Link to Disclosure:THUD-EDI Daley College Disclosure & Nexus.pdf

 

Summit Public Library District

Project Title: Library Capital Improvements

Address of Recipient:  6233 S. Archer Rd., Summit, IL 60501

Project Location: 6233 S. Archer Rd., Summit, IL 60501

Amount Requested: $446,250.00

This project seeks funding for building updates and rehabilitation to the Summit Public Library District. The needed facility improvements to the roofing and HVAC ensure that the library remains a functioning space and conserves valuable books, documents, and technology.

Link to Disclosure:THUD-EDI Summit Public Library Disclosure & Nexus.pdf

 

Village of Franklin Park

Project Title: Downtown Streetscape Expansion

Address of Recipient:  9500 Franklin Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131

Project Location: 9500 Franklin Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131

Amount Requested: $555,792.00

This project will provide infrastructure needed to support the Village of Franklin Park’s downtown expansion by funding streetscape and landscaping improvements on Franklin Avenue from 25th Avenue east to Edgington Street. The project will allow safer access to downtown businesses, public transportation, and park facilities for community members, visitors, and residents.

Link to Disclosure:THUD-EDI Franklin Park Disclosure & Nexus .pdf

 

Village of North Riverside

Project Title: North Riverside Flood Mitigation Project

Address of Recipient:  2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside, IL 60546

Project Location: 2200 and 2300 blocks east of DesPlaines Ave. to Lathrop Ave. and south of Cermak Rd. to Traube St., North Riverside, IL 60546

Amount Requested: $2,898,837.50

This project will allow the Village of North Riverside to replace eight blocks of deteriorated plain cement concrete public alleys, owned by the Village of North Riverside, with a new permeable pavement that is designed to naturally drain and redirect rainwater away from the Village’s collection system and into the soil underneath.

Link to Disclosure: THUD- EDI North Riverside Disclosure & Nexus.pdf

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